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    Alison Balsom performs in Paddington Station

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    Trumpeter Alison Balsom launched the 2015 Bristol Proms with a stunning fanfare for commuters at Paddington Station.

    1. Alison Balsom at Paddington Station

      1. Alison Balsom at Paddington Station

      Balsom limbers up for her fanfare performance. Photo: Jeff Moore

    2. Alison Balsom at Paddington Station

      2. Alison Balsom at Paddington Station

      Joined by two other trumpeters, Balsom played a fanfare by Benjamin Britten to launch this year's Bristol Proms. Photo: Jeff Moore

    3. Alison Balsom at Paddington Station

      3. Alison Balsom at Paddington Station

      Enjoying the booming acoustic of the ticket hall. Photo: Jeff Moore

    4. Alison Balsom at Paddington Station

      4. Alison Balsom at Paddington Station

      Commuters look on as Alison Balsom takes centre stage. Photo: Jeff Moore

    5. Alison Balsom at Paddington Station

      5. Alison Balsom at Paddington Station

      Balsom herself will perform at the Bristol Proms this year, in a special late-night concert. Photo: Jeff Moore

    6. Alison Balsom at Paddington Station

      6. Alison Balsom at Paddington Station

      Commuters look on as Alison Balsom takes centre stage. Photo: Jeff Moore

    7. Alison Balsom at Paddington Station

      7. Alison Balsom at Paddington Station

      Taking a moment to pose with the station's namesake bear. Photo: Jeff Moore

    8. Alison Balsom at Paddington Station

      8. Alison Balsom at Paddington Station

      Taking a moment to pose with the station's namesake bear. Photo: Jeff Moore

    9. Alison Balsom at Paddington Station

      9. Alison Balsom at Paddington Station

      Commuters look on as Alison Balsom takes centre stage. Photo: Jeff Moore

    10. Alison Balsom at Paddington Station

      10. Alison Balsom at Paddington Station

      Commuters look on as Alison Balsom takes centre stage. Photo: Jeff Moore

    11. Alison Balsom at Paddington Station

      11. Alison Balsom at Paddington Station

      Commuters look on as Alison Balsom takes centre stage. Photo: Jeff Moore

    12. Alison Balsom at Paddington Station

      12. Alison Balsom at Paddington Station

      Commuters look on as Alison Balsom takes centre stage. Photo: Jeff Moore

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